Smothered Salisbury Steak

• ground beef↗2 lbs
• condensed French onion soup↗1 ounce

  can

• breadcrumbs↗3⁄4 cup
• egg↗1
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• flour↗2 tablespoons
• medium onion↗1

  chopped (optional)

• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon

  (to taste)

• pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon

  (to taste)

• beef gravy or mushroom gravy1 ounce

  package (I use McCormick)

• water↗3⁄4 cup

  (for the gravy)

• flour↗1 tablespoon

  (for the gravy)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix the ground beef with 1/2 cup french onion soup, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Shape beef into meatballs, chunks, or patties.

3. 3

   In a skillet on med high heat, sear the ground beef until the meat has a nice char.

4. 4

   Add the onions to the pan (if using).

5. 5

   Turn the heat to low and cover so that the beef can cook all the way through (about 5-10 minutes depending on thick the meat is).

6. 6

   While the meat is cooking mix the gravy packet with the water.

7. 7

   Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.

8. 8

   Remove all drippings except for about 2-3 tablespoons left in the pan.

9. 9

   On medium heat, add the flour and cook until flour turns a light brown color (roux).

10. 10

    Add the rest of the french onion soup and the gravy and water mixture into pan. Mix rapidly but carefully, the liquid will start to thicken quickly.

11. 11

    You can add more water until the gravy reaches your desired consistency.

12. 12

    Add the beef back to the gravy and mix well.

13. 13

    Season the gravy with additional salt and pepper to taste.

14. 14

    Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, and some nice veggies.